A residential mover can provide professional moving services for those who want to relocate to another area. These services can include a variety of moving and packing services such as free blanket wrapping to prevent furniture and other belongings from getting damaged.
You can receive complete packing and unpacking services in addition to partial packing and unpacking services for certain items you have with a professional moving and storage company. If you are relocating to another area,
find out through a moving consultant the benefits of using an experienced and professional residential mover to move your belongings.
When choosing a moving company, some areas that you should prepare yourself in include:
- Making a list of services you want the mover to perform for you such as items to be packed and unpacked, the packing materials you prefer, items to be moved, items that need to be dismantled/reassemble, special handling of items such as light fixtures, antiques, a piano and more.
- Getting a number of estimates from moving companies to compare prices
- Consider companies reputation, their price, and the services they provide
- Inquire about restrictions and special requirements that may apply at pickup and delivery areas
- If you need your vehicle(s) move or whether you will drive it to your new location
- Reserving a moving day with the residential mover
- Pet and plant transportation arrangements
With a professional residential moving company handling you move some of the services you can expect include having a foreman supervise your entire move directly. This foreman is typically responsible for ensuring the moving agreement is handled professionally and smoothly and is in charge of all the other movers. This person will be your personal contact if you have last-minute questions/requests. You should also get copies of the bill of lading and your order for service prior to your move. It is also very important to ensure that your movers have exact directions to your moving destination.
When you have arrived at your destination, tell your residential mover where you would like things to go as they are unloading. You provide your foreman with a copy of your floor plan if you have one to make the whole experience easier and quicker for everyone. In the conclusion of your move, your foreman will provide you with a form so you can give an evaluation of the job that was provided by the moving team.
When you hire a residential mover you can ask some of the following questions:
- Will I be able to get a free onsite estimate?
- Should I pack my own items?
- How will my furniture be protected?
- What should I do if my moving destination isn't ready when I am ready to move?
- Will my appliances receive special attention?
- What are my payment options?
- What type of protection do you offer if I receive damaged or lost items?
- What do I do if I need to reschedule?
You can receive a team of professional movers to handle your move for you whether this includes a small or large, complex or simple, or a near or far move. A residential mover can help make your entire move from beginning to end as easy as possible. You may also be able to receive long or short term storage services in addition to moving services from a moving and storage company. This is a great solution for items that won't fit into your home. Call and schedule an appointment with a team of professional residential movers to eliminate all the stress from your next move.
